A man from Wilmslow who has been charged with making an explosive for an unlawful purpose remains in custody.
Andrew James Speakman, 44, of Beech Lane appeared at Macclesfield Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 23rd March, and is due to appear at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday April 27th.
Police were called to the house on Beech Lane at 9.31pm on Thursday, 9th March, after local residents reported hearing an explosion.
As a precautionary measure occupants of the adjoining houses were evacuated to Wilmslow Leisure Centre while a search of the premises was carried out. A small quantity of chemicals were found at the property.
The explosion did not cause any significant damage to the property in Beech Lane, or to any of the adjoining premises.
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